167 Assassins (1/2)

”One million taels instead of two for one share.” Jun Mo Xie exposed a meaningful smile: ”I'm only giving you this bargain because I like you.”

[He's offering the Emperor's brother a share which is worth one million taels per share, and is actually calling it a favor?]

Jun Mo Xie lowered his line of sight to look at young Yang Mo and said: ”Little girl, you're a shareholder in my wine from now on…. You and I are partners now!”

”I'm a man!” the boy screamed back so furiously that it almost felt as if he was gearing up to bite his tormentor.

”We'll discuss more on this topic later. Ladies and gentlemen, Song Shang will convey the details of the auction to you later, as and when they are decided, but for now, I need to head back home.” Jun Mo Xie wisely chose to hurry back home.

The identity of an Emperor's brother, and his plan to secure the future of his children was not just a very serious matter, but also a very sensitive one, which was appropriately conveyed by prince Yang Huai Nong in one sentence. It was evident from his choice of words that any deviation from his instructions would result in a torrent of his influence. Even a Sky Xuan expert like Song Shang recoiled from the threat; let alone Jun Mo Xie.

Of course, this wasn't enough to scare an expert of the Solitary Eagle's standard….. obviously…. The man's strength had already surpassed the influence of a prince. However, the prince's words were enough to shake any man alive, apart from a man of the Solitary Eagle's stature of course.

In fact, even Jun Mo Xie didn't really care much about the prince, and was only concerned with his true new partner; young Yang Mo. [I might like you prince, but when the time comes, I'll only care about this kid's life… not your insignificant one!]

”Master, do you wish for your disciple to stay here?” Even though Song Shang had asked this question in a normal tone, it was obvious from the gleam in his eyes that he wished to stay on.

”This vast and boundless land has several paths, but they all lead to one single destination….. no matter which path you take, you must walk the path of wine-making…. But wherever you go, remember to take these two jars of wine with you; as a reminder!” Jun Mo Xie smiled: ”Song Shang, you…. Since your identity has been exposed…. Are you planning on leave this city?”

Even though Jun Mo Xie had asked this question, he was well aware that Song Shang wasn't going to leave. How could he…. when he could stay here and learn to make such wine? Making quality wine had been his life-long pursuit, so how could he leave when the secret of making such wine was within arm's reach? Even if his body was dismembered into a thousand pieces, he still wouldn't leave!

Since he was done here, Jun Mo Xie turned around and greeted the Solitary Eagle once again and then turned around to leave the shop.

The Solitary Eagle interrupted his departure: ”Boy, how can you leave when we're not done yet? You still haven't settled my account yet… you owe me!”

”Old man, you have no account with me, so it isn't good of you to ask me. I have no debts with you… and you have no credit over me.” Jun Mo Xie smiled as he looked back at him: ”People usually owe me, not the other way around; if you think I owe you… then why don't you try and find me?”

Even though the Solitary Eagle's mouth opened to curse, his eyes still revealed the hint of a smile: ”Since you're playing tricks with this old man… maybe I will!”

”Well then, if you can find me later, then we'll certainly settle our accounts.” Jun Mo Xie glanced over at him one last time, and then sped away: ”If you find me later, then I'll definitely give you a reason to… ha ha….”

”This kid was so calm even after learning my true identity…. This is the first time I've ever seen someone with such a low Xuan Qi maintain such composure.” The prince's eyes revealed a hint of appreciation as the three men gazed at Jun Mo Xie's fleeting silhouette: ”He is certainly something beyond the usual!”

”I agree with you old man… this is a first for me as well!” the Solitary Eagle agreed in dismay: ”He somehow managed to figure each one of us out but still managed to retain his own mystery!”

The Solitary Eagle had long realized that the youngster had figured his identity out as well, [else there would have been no reason why each and every words coming out from his mouth would be so targeted and associable…] However, the Solitary Eagle was feeling a bit bizarre instead of angry for some reason.

[I knew he was flattering me all along, but then why was I still feeling so good about it?]

”Hang on! What are you doing?” The prince stopped Song Shang's actions mid-way, and glared at him with the eyes of a fire-breathing dragon. ”Even though you're the kid's apprentice now, it still doesn't mean that you can just pick up these two jars of wine and leave. Anyway, he intends on auctioning them… didn't you hear him? So, how much for them? Don't think that you can climb onto a high tree and take these two jars for yourself…..”

Song Shang was in the process of stealthily taking away the two wine jars which Jun Mo Xie had left behind, and was intending on slipping out!

”I was the competitor and now his new disciple…. You're just the referee! Why should you get these two wine jars?” Song Shang glared argumentatively, unwilling to pass on the ownership of the wine jars without a fight.

”The referees are allowed to drink the leftovers; would you disagree?” The Solitary Eagle unceremoniously snatched the two jars from Song Shang's hands: ”The contest is over now, and you're the owner of this pub; it's your duty to go and get us something suitable to drink with our wine!”

Old Song didn't have the courage to say anything when confronted with the power and influence of a man like the Solitary Eagle. He bitterly turned around and went inside his shop to fetch the snacks. The Solitary Eagle and the prince hurriedly grabbed their glasses and poured themselves a drink. The prince couldn't help but feel the influence of brute strength, and the insidious effect that it could instill in the hearts of weaker men!

In a corner far away from the pub, a woman stood dressed in black robes with a black veil concealing her face. As a gust of wind fluttered past her robes, it managed to lift her veil just enough to reveal her two bright and shiny eyes, which seemed to be burning in the flames of anger.

[Jun Mo Xie…. You shamed and humiliated me! Today, you will pay for it with your life! Jun Zhan Tian won't be able to help you today, and neither would the Eighth Grand Master you just befriended…. Tonight, you'll die for sure!]